MKJ
Makoua
Congo
10,804 km
6,714 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
10,804 km
6,714 mi / 5,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MKJ TPA
Airport Name Makoua Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code MKJ TPA
ICAO Code FCOM KTPA
City Makoua Tampa
Country Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/New_York
Elevation 1,293 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -0.020000, 15.580000 27.980000, -82.530000

Makoua (MKJ) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makoua Airport (MKJ) in Makoua, Congo to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 10,804 kilometers (6,714 miles / 5,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Congo with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:06 in Makoua, it's 22:06 in Tampa. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,267 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Makoua Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Makoua (MKJ) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Makoua Airport (MKJ) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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